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单词 pyromorphite
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Definition of pyromorphite in English:

pyromorphite

noun ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈmɔːfʌɪtˌpaɪrəˈmɔrˌfaɪt
mass noun
  • A mineral consisting of a chloride and phosphate of lead, typically occurring as green, yellow, or brown crystals in the oxidized zones of lead deposits.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The pyromorphite boulder was acquired by Harvard after a call by Francis to Marshall, who said, ‘Buy it!’
    • Although anglesite and cerussite are found at Loudville, the two most sought-after minerals are pyromorphite and wulfenite.
    • The result can be some of our most spectacular minerals, including azurite, malachite, smithsonite, wulfenite, pyromorphite, and mimetite.
    • I found two pieces of very interesting brown pyromorphite, almost like Ems Nassau, but of course much smaller.

Origin

Early 19th century: from pyro- 'fire, heat' + Greek morphē 'form' + -ite1.

 
 

Definition of pyromorphite in US English:

pyromorphite

nounˌpaɪrəˈmɔrˌfaɪtˌpīrəˈmôrˌfīt
  • A mineral consisting of a chloride and phosphate of lead, typically occurring as green, yellow, or brown crystals in the oxidized zones of lead deposits.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although anglesite and cerussite are found at Loudville, the two most sought-after minerals are pyromorphite and wulfenite.
    • The result can be some of our most spectacular minerals, including azurite, malachite, smithsonite, wulfenite, pyromorphite, and mimetite.
    • I found two pieces of very interesting brown pyromorphite, almost like Ems Nassau, but of course much smaller.
    • The pyromorphite boulder was acquired by Harvard after a call by Francis to Marshall, who said, ‘Buy it!’

Origin

Early 19th century: from pyro- ‘fire, heat’ + Greek morphē ‘form’ + -ite.

 
 
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